Unless you have a few other screening jobs lined up , I don't think it is worth it. Around here you can get a load (20 tonne avg) for 300 plus delivery ( sometimes cheaper) by screening this material you would break even just on the cost of the machine , plus you would be paying out of pocket for machine fuel, labour, maintenance etc. I don't know what type of equipment you have to load but it may be better to rent a tromel type plant for a few days and be done with it.Posted via Mobile Device

I owned the 500 version. Same as 550 but 2006 model. It was great for making trench bedding onsite. As for topsoil.....it had better be very dry and you must be patient. I paid 5k for a unit with 240 hours

I think the values of topsoil are really regional. I would agree that unless you can keep a screener working, either renting a screener or having someone custom screen for you would be the best. Only downside is the custom screener is going to want to be paid. If they charge you $1-$2 a yard to screen it. Thats 20K out of pocket. If there is a demand for topsoil and you can afford the cash layout, it might pay off nicely. Here screened topsoil is about $8.00 a yard. I think the main questions can only be answered by you which are value of the topsoil after its screened. How fast you can sell it and if you can layout the cash to get it processed are some of the questions to ask.